Barcelona Spain Dec 8-10 

Spain defeated Australia 3-1

The Australian Davis Cup Team played  its final tie with Newcombe and Roche at the helm. Both men can be very proud of their achievements and their contributions to Australian tennis. 

Facing Spain on their clay was a Herculean battle for the Australian team of Rafter, Hewitt, Woodforde and Stolle. They fought bravely but were unable to conquer the Spaniards, who  played confidently and aggressively. The Spanish spectators were an abomination, and  were encouraged by Duarte, Corretja and Costa. Juan Carlos Ferrero, a young and talented Spanish player, was beyond reproach and played superb tennis. Our Patrick succumbed to crippling cramps in his limbs while Lleyton continued to suffer from a long-term illness. 

Our boys gave their all.

Day 1  
Lleyton Hewitt defeated Albert Costa 3-6 6-1 2-6 6-4 6-4
Patrick Rafter retired against Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 2-6 1-3 (cramps)

Day 2  
Mark Woodforde/Sandon Stolle defeated by Alex Corretja/Juan Balcells 4-6 4-6 4-6

Day 3
Lleyton Hewitt defeated by Juan Carlos Ferrero 2-6 6(4)-7 6-4 4-6
Patrick Rafter v Alex Corretja not played

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